Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

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2023 Population

106,319

0.859% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.3

0.721% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

6.04%

13.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$126,569

4.04% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$446,700

6.76% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

49,218

12.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Chester County (South) PUMA, PA had a population of 106k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $126,569. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew from 105,414 to 106,319, a 0.859% increase and its median household income grew from $121,660 to $126,569, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.98%), Other (Hispanic) (5.54%), White (Hispanic) (4.62%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%).

15.9% of the households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Lincoln University (213598) (462 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was $446,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA borders Delaware County (West) PUMA, PA, Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, Greater Newark PUMA, DE, Cecil County--Elkton PUMA, MD, Chester County (East Central)--West Chester Borough PUMA, PA, Chester County (West Central)--Coatesville City PUMA, PA, and Lancaster County (East)--Ephrata Borough PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 106k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.2% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people).

In 2023, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.5k people) in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.36k Two+ (Hispanic) and 5.89k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (12,260 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (868 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (476 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,123

Women

50.2%

52,610

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 105,733 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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Citizenship

94.5%

2023 Citizenship

93.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.5% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.5k ± 1.37k
Two+ (Hispanic)
6.36k ± 1.23k
Other (Hispanic)
5.89k ± 1.06k

16.5%

Hispanic Population

17.5k people

16.5% of the people in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (17.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,335 ± 1,747 people
India
648 ± 623 people
China
596 ± 598 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 5,335 Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by India with 648 and China with 596.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

10.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2023, 10.2% of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA residents (10.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,260 households (12.2%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
868 households (0.862%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
476 households (0.473%)

15.9% of the households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 12.2% of the households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,608 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,096 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
615 ± 167

Chester County (South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA employs 49.2k people. The largest industries in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,439 people), Construction (3,258 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,194 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($329,203), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($194,812), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($185,201).

Males in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $91,888. The income inequality in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,144

Women

45.9%

30,814

Men

54.1%

The workforce of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 56,958 people, with 45.9% woman, and 54.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

49.2k

2022 Value

−12.2%

1 Year decline

± −12.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −12.2%, from 56.1k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, are Other managers (2,035 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,199 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,176 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.2k

2022 Value

−12.2%

1 Year decline

± −12.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined at a rate of −12.2%, from 56.1k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,439 people), Construction (3,258 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,353

Median earning men ± $3,860

$47,855

Median earning women ± $3,456

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($140,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($139,259), and Manufacturing ($118,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($101,250), Manufacturing ($92,925), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,314).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Chester County (South) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA awarded 462 degrees. The student population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 617 male students and 1,207 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (400 and 87.9%), followed by Unknown (21 and 4.62%), Hispanic or Latino (17 and 3.74%), and Two or More Races (13 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln University (213598) (462 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA are General Human Services (75 and 16.2%), General Health Services (60 and 13%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (45 and 9.74%).

The median tuition cost in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA for a public four year colleges is $8,476 for in-state students and $14,144 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.43%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,824 (33.8% men and 66.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,824 students enrolled in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, 33.8% men and 66.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,513 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
60 degrees awarded
General Human Services
46 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
45 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was General Health Services with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lincoln University (213598)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

462 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln University (213598) with 462 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 140 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, which is 0.435 times less than the 322 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 400 degrees mean that there were 19 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 21 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,476) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,434) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,597) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.629% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.542% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (19.9k), High School or Equivalent (18.3k), and Graduate Degree (15.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was $446,700 in 2023, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $418,400 to $446,700, a 6.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is $126,569. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

Housing

Property

$446,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,707

$29,719

Median Property Taxes

±$853

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chester County (South) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.5% of the housing units in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was Chester County (West)--Phoenixville Borough PUMA, PA with a value of $144,137, followed by Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA and Montgomery County (Southern Lower)--King of Prussia PUMA, PA, with respective values of $141,042 and $135,290.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$126,569

Median Household Income

± $3,872

36.5k

Number of Households

± 1,285

In 2023, the median household income of the 36.5k households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA grew to $126,569 from the previous year's value of $121,660.

The following chart displays the households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.502

2022 Wage GINI in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA

In 2022, the income inequality in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chester County (South) PUMA, PA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.2%)
Worked At Home (17.5%)
Carpooled (7.27%)

In 2023, 70.2% of workers in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.87% of the workforce in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA (6.19k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Chester County (South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 58.5% on employee plans, 8.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.727% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.88%

Uninsured

58.5%

Employer Coverage

8.2%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.727%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA declined by 0.506% from 6.92% to 6.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chester County (South) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.